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Choice of cars for the disabled
I get mobility allowance but cannot afford to fill the tank regularly and feel that a new car every three years is a waste, I have managed to reduce my miles per year to around 6K.

I am thinking along the lines of a classic car with reasonable mpg (30-40mpg?) and something that makes you smile when you get in it!






Asked on 10 June 2011 by tarwanderer

Answered by Honest John
Morris Minor. Citroen 2CV. VW Beetle.

But can you drive one?

Alternatively, thinking bigger, £3k to £4k buys a Rover 75 2.0CDI diesel and these are likely to assume classic status fairly soon.

HJ
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